(v) reverse some of the tones of (a negative or print) and introduce pronounced outlines of highlights, by exposing it briefly to light, then washing and redeveloping it, Syn. solarise
v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Solarized p. pr. & vb. n. Solarizing ] (Photog.) To injure by too long exposure to the light of the sun in the camera; to burn. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. i. (Photog.) To become injured by undue or too long exposure to the sun's rays in the camera; -- an older term now replaced by overexpose. [ 1913 Webster +PJC ]